tendinitis
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- noun
- /ˌtɛn.dɪˈnaɪ.tɪs/
- Specialized
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tendinitis
- Two patients reported tendinitis postoperatively and were successfully treated with cortisone injections.
Examples
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Achilles tendinitis is an inflammation (swelling) of the tendon, which usually occurs as a result of an overuse injury.
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Also, I think I have tendinitis.
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In some conditions, there is also a risk of tendinitis.
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I have tendinitis in my shoulder, which has meant no crafting at all.
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People with Achilles tendinitis may experience pain during and after exercising.
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The recommended treatment for Achilles tendinitis consists of icing, gentle stretching, and modifying or limiting activity.
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For patients with chronic tendinitis (longer than six weeks), x-rays may reveal calcification (hardening of the tissue) in the tendon.
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Edberg, the top-ranked player in the world, is out with tendinitis in the knee, causing him significant pain.
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Danny Everett, suffering from tendinitis in his Achilles tendon, could not compete in the final race.
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Often, the problem is diagnosed as tendinitis, which leads to inflammation and swelling of the affected tendon.
Synonyms
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Pain and swelling in a tendon that makes movement hard
Swelling and pain in a tendon and the thin covering around it
Painful swelling of a tendon and the thin covering around it
Painful swelling of a tendon and its covering that makes movement hard
How Painful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word tendinitis comes from tendon, a strong band of tissue that connects muscle to bone, and the ending -itis meaning 'inflammation', as in arthritis. So tendinitis literally means 'inflammation of a tendon', which explains the pain and swelling it causes.